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KARIBA, ZIMBABWE


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Elevation: 1699 feet     Latitude: 16 31S     Longitude: 028 53E
Köppen Classification: Tropical Savanna Climate

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Tropical savanna climates have monthly mean temperature above 18°C (64°F) in every month of the year and typically a pronounced dry season, with the driest month having precipitation less than 60mm (2.36 in) of precipitation. In essence, a tropical savanna climate tends to either see less rainfall than a tropical monsoon climate or have more pronounced dry seasons than a tropical monsoon climate. Tropical savanna climates are most commonly found in Africa, Asia and South America. The climate is also prevalent in sections of Central America, northern Australia and North America, specifically in sections of Mexico and the state of Florida in the United States.

The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Aw". (Tropical Savanna Climate).

The average temperature for the year in Kariba is 78.0°F (25.6°C). The warmest month, on average, is October with an average temperature of 86.0°F (30°C). The coolest month on average is July, with an average temperature of 68.0°F (20°C).

The highest recorded temperature in Kariba is 108.0°F (42.2°C), which was recorded in November. The lowest recorded temperature in Kariba is 46.0°F (7.8°C), which was recorded in June.

The average amount of precipitation for the year in Kariba is 29.1" (739.1 mm). The month with the most precipitation on average is December with 6.8" (172.7 mm) of precipitation. The month with the least precipitation on average is July with an average of 0.0" (0 mm).



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